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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,897.16, 310,481.82 and 113,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,897.16, 310,481.82 and 113,468.52 is: 170,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,897.16 : 310,481.82 = 113,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,897.16/310,481.82 = 113,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,897.16x = 310,481.82 × 113,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,897.16x = 35,229,912,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229,912,602.31/206,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,277.41

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